Colvin Concerts: Jimmy Farace Quartet

Established as one of the up-and-coming baritone saxophonists, Jimmy Farace works as a freelance jazz musician, composer, and arranger. His compositions have been described as “delightfully elegant, flirtatiously succulent” (Exclusive Magazine), and his tone has been celebrated as “big and sonorous - visceral while giving hints of Gerry Mulligan coolness” (Jazz Weekly).

After receiving a full tuition scholarship to the prestigious Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Farace received his Master of Music at DePaul University in Chicago, IL where he currently works and resides. Farace leads various ensembles under his name ranging from chordless trio to nonet with string quartet. He has performed with Chicago legends such as Mark Colby, Scott Hesse, Clark Sommers, Ethan Philion, Katie Ernst, Pete Benson, and Bill O'Connell. As a baritone saxophone specialist, Farace is no stranger to a saxophone section and has performed in numerous world-class big bands featuring soloists such as Chris Potter, Randy Brecker, and Jeff Hamilton. Farace has been a member of the Hugh Jackman World Tour Orchestra, Birch Creek Faculty Band, as well as the Disneyland All-American College Band. 

Jimmy Farace is a continuation of the rich history of the baritone saxophone and has studied this tradition with baritone masters Gary Smulyan, Brian Landrus, and Paul Nedzela; as well as saxophone masters Walter Smith III, Greg Ward, Tom Walsh, and Scott Burns.

Check out Jimmy Farace on Instagram and Facebook

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Donation:

RSVP is free, there is a suggested donation instead of a ticket price at the door so that Colvin House can pay their talented, local artists and continue supporting the performing arts. They ask that you contribute $20/person toward paying the musicians and staff for their efforts in producing these community concerts at the Colvin House.

While Colvin House prefers cash donations whenever possible, they also accept Zelle, Venmo and PayPal. Thank you!

Food & Drink:

They are officially selling food onsite at Colvin House! Guests can order from a limited menu each week.

They do not sell alcoholic beverages. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages is available for purchase. You're welcome to bring your own beer, wine, etc.

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Parking Info:

Colvin House can only provide very limited parking onsite for this event, usually reserved for parkers with disabilities.

The first 20 cars can park FREE at George B. Swift Elementary School, just a block west of Colvin House (as space allows). Please pull up to Colvin House's driveway gate (Thorndale Ave) first to receive a parking permit, which will provide further instructions.

The Malibu Condominiums (6007 N. Sheridan Rd.) parking garage is under construction and not open for public parking.

Colvin House recommends arriving early if you need to park.

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+ Only register / RSVP if you can attend. If plans change, cancel your reservation or email them at support@creativecoworking.com.

+ They recommend registering tickets as a group (under one name) so their staff can plan to seat your party together.

+ Keep an eye on your inbox (once you register) for any announcements in the case of a postponement.